Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose clientele includes top musicians such as Marcus Miller and Will Lee.
Until now, Metroline guitars were manufactured in Japan, but with Warwick taking over distribution of Sadowsky products, production has moved to the Warwick factory in Germany.
The Japanese-made Metroline models were already highly acclaimed, so some were concerned about a decline in quality, but there is no need to worry.
The neck feels a little thinner than the Japanese-made models, and there are also differences in the roundness of the body joint.
The previous Metroline guitars had solid bodies.
However, the new Metroline guitars, like the NYC, have a chambered body.
This makes them significantly lighter, weighing in the 3kg range, a clear advantage.
The excellent electronics produce a powerful sound even with a low string height.
The playability is also excellent, making this a product with great potential overall.
The pickups are said to be different from both the old Metroline and the NYC, but they produce a refined, beautifully designed sound.
It's easy to handle and doesn't feel too sharp.
It's a very high-quality, well-put-together product.
I actually visited the Sadowsky factory in Warwick, Germany, to see where they make their products, and I could see the modern, streamlined manufacturing process there.
When you see the manufacturing process, it's easy to see why they're so high quality.
I recommend it.
●SPECS
21-Fret Vintage J/J Bass, Swamp Ash Body, 5-String
List price ¥434,500 (tax included)
Machineheads Sadowsky Light
Nut Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III
Neck Wood Maple
Fretboard Maple
Fingerboard Radius 12""""
Scale length 34"""" (long scale)
Width Nut 47.5 mm / 1.87""
Frets 21 Nickel Silver (w: 2.3 mm / h: 1.2 mm)
Body Shape Sleek Undersized J
Body Wood Swamp Ash
Pickups Passive Sadowsky J-Style Hum Canceling (60's Bridge Position)
Electronics Active Sadowsky 2-Way Electronics + Vintage Tone Control
Pot layout Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
Bridge system Sadowsky Bridge with Quick Release
Strap system with S-Style Security Locks
Bolt-On Construction
Chrome Hardware
Sadowsky Stainless Steel 045-135 (SAC STR SBS 45B) Strings
Accessories: Original gig bag
Text: Shunsuke Saga
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The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, a fee will be charged for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
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- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
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In addition, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
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